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English and Language Usage: Vocabulary sits inside the English and Language Usage section of the TEAS 7. Our bank holds 126 verified items tagged to it, and the 4 below are a fixed sample so the page stays the same every time you open it. Each one shows the reasoning, not just the letter.

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English and Language Usage: Vocabulary sample questions

Question 1

The doctor's demeanor was quite placid, even when the emergency room became chaotic. What does 'placid' most likely mean?

  1. A agitated
  2. B confused
  3. C angry
  4. D calm
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

The contrast with 'chaotic' suggests that 'placid' means calm or peaceful. Context clues indicate the doctor remained unruffled.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: 'agitated' is the opposite of the calm demeanor described.
B: 'confused' is not supported by the context; the doctor was calm, not bewildered.
C: 'angry' is not implied; the sentence emphasizes serenity despite chaos.

Question 2

In the context of clinical research, the term 'empirical' most nearly means:

  1. A supported by ethical guidelines
  2. B related to pharmaceutical compounds
  3. C derived from logical deduction
  4. D based on observation or experience rather than theory
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D

'Empirical' means based on empirical evidence, i.e., obtained through observation or experimentation, not just theory.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: Ethical guidelines are unrelated; empirical refers to evidence, not ethics.
B: This is a distractor linking 'empirical' to pharmacy, but it is not the general meaning.
C: Logical deduction is more associated with rationalism or deductive reasoning, not empirical data collection.

Question 3

Which word best completes the sentence?

The new policy will ______ all employees who work more than 40 hours per week.

  1. A affect
  2. B defect
  3. C effect
  4. D infect
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Correct answer: A

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence or have an impact on something. In this sentence, the policy will influence employees, so 'affect' is correct.

Why the other options are wrong:
B: 'Defect' as a verb means to abandon a cause or country, which does not match the meaning needed.
C: 'Effect' is usually a noun meaning a result; as a verb it means to bring about, but it does not fit the context of influencing people.
D: 'Infect' means to contaminate with a disease, which is not appropriate here.

Question 4

The scientist's obfuscation of the data made it difficult for others to replicate the experiment. What does 'obfuscation' mean?

  1. A organization
  2. B concealment
  3. C clarification
  4. D destruction
Show the answer and explanation

Correct answer: B

'Obfuscation' means the act of making something obscure, unclear, or difficult to understand. In this context, the scientist hid or obscured the data, leading to replication difficulties.

Why the other options are wrong:
A: 'Organization' suggests systematic arrangement, which typically aids understanding rather than hinders it.
C: 'Clarification' is the opposite; it would make replication easier, not harder.
D: 'Destruction' implies physical destruction of data, not just making it unclear; obfuscation does not necessarily involve destroying data.

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